English–French

“wrist” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/pwaɲɛ/

Example

Le médecin a examiné mon poignet.

The doctor examined my wrist.

Illustration for poignet (wrist)

How to say “wrist” in French

“Wrist” in French is poignet.

The joint where the hand meets the forearm, marked by a watch or a pulse check.

Full entry for poignet: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with poignet

Je me suis foulé le poignet en tombant.

I sprained my wrist when I fell.

Tips for using poignet

  • Poignet is masculine, so standard phrases use le poignet and au poignet; its final t is silent.

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